About this role
Programme Delivery Manager Day Rate: £775-£825/day Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months
Extension Potential: Possible Clearance: BPSS
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester
Hybrid: 1 day per week in base location, monthly London travel
Overview This is a high-profile Programme Delivery Manager role within a nationally visible government programme. The successful candidate will establish governance, delivery frameworks and operating structures whilst simultaneously driving delivery across a complex stakeholder environment. The programme is externally facing, highly scrutinised and operates across multiple government and delivery partners.
Hiring Manager Insight The hiring manager is seeking a self-starting programme leader who can create structure where little currently exists. The successful candidate should be able to establish governance, create momentum, influence stakeholders and deliver outcomes without requiring significant direction.
Role Summary Lead programme delivery across a high-profile government initiativeEstablish governance and assurance structuresCoordinate multidisciplinary teams and partnersDrive delivery outcomes through influence and leadership
Key Responsibilities Create governance frameworksEstablish programme operating modelsManage stakeholders and delivery partnersMaintain programme controls, reporting and assuranceManage risks, issues and dependencies
What We Are Looking For Large scale programme delivery experience Government or public-sector delivery experienceLeadership without authorityStakeholder managementProgramme governance and assurance expertiseComfortable operating through ambiguity
Stakeholder Landscape Government departmentsLocal government organisationsDelivery partnersSenior leaders and programme boardsPolicy, data and digital teams
Ideal Background Programme ManagerProgramme Delivery ManagerTransformation Programme ManagerBusiness Change ManagerPortfolio Delivery Lead
Summary Excellent opportunity for a senior Programme Delivery Manager to lead delivery within a complex government programme and create the structures needed for long-term